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DevAssess

By looking beyond the property itself, this conveyancing search gives your client a clearer understanding of the area they may be buying into, both now and in the future.

It can reveal planning risks and other factors that may affect their enjoyment of the property, such as risks to views.

In short, this extra insight can help turn a property purchase from a leap of faith into a well-informed investment.

Please note: the stated price is for the DevAssess product only which does not include a planning search report. For the DevAssess product including planning report, visit our ordering platform for price and availability.

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  • £66.00 inclusive of VAT
    for standard electronic report

Product summary

This unique report is designed for properties under 0.25 acres. It identifies major development risks within a 75-metre radius and highlights potential impacts on views, enjoyment, and property value. It also includes professional opinions.

A planning search report is required alongside this product.

Report created by

Arranged by Severn Trent Searches and provided by DevAssist.

Typical turnaround time

Within five working days.

What it includes

  • Development risks within 75m of the property
  • New build development risks
  • Risks of potential future development sites where no relevant planning history exists
  • Land allocated for development where no relevant planning history exists
  • Historic planning applications within the search radius
  • Planning data
  • An explanation of the Local Plan
  • Development potential of the property
  • OS mapping identifying potential development sites
DevAssess Sample
DevAssess Sample

Groundsure Avista

All-in-one environmental report including contaminated land, flooding, mining, ground stability, radon, energy and transportation, planning and more.
This search report consolidates 10 environmental and geological searches into a single report, analysing more than 106 million data points and using Land Registry polygons to improve accuracy. It identifies risks clearly, outlines next steps, and includes £10 million Professional Indemnity cover.

Groundsure Planning

Shows all planning applications within 250m as well as other relevant data including transport, telecommunications masts and crime statistics.
This search identifies planning and development issues and constraints, potential house extensions, radon levels, local authority data and information, and air quality. It uses Land Registry polygons for improved accuracy and includes £10m Professional Indemnity cover.

Landmark Planning

Identifies planning applications, constraints, and strategies, both historical and future, that may affect the property.
This report identifies planning applications, constraints, and strategies—past, present, and future—across all scales. The use of polygons improves readability and accuracy, ensuring that any risks or issues highlighted are more relevant to the property your client is purchasing.

Riskview Residential Report

Comprehensive environmental report including contaminated land, ground stability, climate change, mining, energy and infrastructure, planning and more.
This report provides comprehensive assessments, recommendations, and professional opinions on contaminated land risks (Part 2A liability), ground stability, climate change, coal, radon, energy and infrastructure, and planning constraints and application risks.

Product summary

This unique report is designed for properties under 0.25 acres. It identifies major development risks within a 75-metre radius and highlights potential impacts on views, enjoyment, and property value. It also includes professional opinions.

A planning search report is required alongside this product.

Report created by

Arranged by Severn Trent Searches and provided by DevAssist.

Typical turnaround time

Within five working days.

What it includes

  • Development risks within 75m of the property
  • New build development risks
  • Risks of potential future development sites where no relevant planning history exists
  • Land allocated for development where no relevant planning history exists
  • Historic planning applications within the search radius
  • Planning data
  • An explanation of the Local Plan
  • Development potential of the property
  • OS mapping identifying potential development sites

Downloads

DevAssess Sample
DevAssess Sample

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Groundsure Avista

All-in-one environmental report including contaminated land, flooding, mining, ground stability, radon, energy and transportation, planning and more.
This search report consolidates 10 environmental and geological searches into a single report, analysing more than 106 million data points and using Land Registry polygons to improve accuracy. It identifies risks clearly, outlines next steps, and includes £10 million Professional Indemnity cover.

Groundsure Planning

Shows all planning applications within 250m as well as other relevant data including transport, telecommunications masts and crime statistics.
This search identifies planning and development issues and constraints, potential house extensions, radon levels, local authority data and information, and air quality. It uses Land Registry polygons for improved accuracy and includes £10m Professional Indemnity cover.

Landmark Planning

Identifies planning applications, constraints, and strategies, both historical and future, that may affect the property.
This report identifies planning applications, constraints, and strategies—past, present, and future—across all scales. The use of polygons improves readability and accuracy, ensuring that any risks or issues highlighted are more relevant to the property your client is purchasing.

Riskview Residential Report

Comprehensive environmental report including contaminated land, ground stability, climate change, mining, energy and infrastructure, planning and more.
This report provides comprehensive assessments, recommendations, and professional opinions on contaminated land risks (Part 2A liability), ground stability, climate change, coal, radon, energy and infrastructure, and planning constraints and application risks.

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